Morning Glory Vine, Trompillo
Operculinapteripes

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species: pteripes (TER-ip-eez)

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored